Delaware Valley Tackle

Take your time and set aside time to complete the job in one sitting. An hr to two depending how far into it you’re going.

Stripper is first guide from reel, next are reduction guides (in this layout 2) choker is first running guide the rest are runners then the tip top. Match guides are extra high frames.

You can achieve similar results to the microwave by using PacBay Minima match guides 20/10/5 then low 5 runners to a Fuji BFAT 5.5. Super light performance on a budget. Space the stripper 20” from reel face choker 20” from there and bullseye the reduction guides in between.

Since you’re new try the AmTac Microwave guides. No brainer setup and casts great with variety of reels.

I thought we’d be discussing lady’s jeans. Sorry, carry on.

The difference between 4.9 and 5.1:1 is negligible. Blindfolded you’d never tell the difference.

I’m doing an inventory later today. Email me and I’ll get you an accurate estimate. Work is pouring in.

Old Shimano Calais, old Tour PT Quantum are a pain to take apart. Tatula TW reels especially the original are more complicated than others. I’ve done so many D n E Curados and Gen 1-2 Revos I can assemble them easily even from a pile of parts. High end spinners like a Stella or Certate have tons of washers and shims to keep track of. The ABU spinners that come apart from the rear are horrible. I could go on all night. Lol

I recommend annual deep cleaning as a baseline. Biannual is fine for weekend warrior type use. Maybe semi annual for a full time tournament angler. Interim maintenance as outline above is important. Let me know if you have specific questions.

It’s not a game changer either way. Whatever is you’re preference will work fine. Don’t sweat the technicality of changing speed during a long retrieve. It’s a fact with any reel. The only time I feel a really fast reel is necessary is to get buzz baits on plane quickly.

A guide is only $2/$3 from Mudhole. They probably just don’t stock the parts. I don’t see this as bad service necessarily just a business model.

I lean toward ML for spinning applications but in this case it looks like the M has the same tip but a little more backbone. Nothing to lose IF you can believe the specs. I’d feel good trying it since I’ve handled Steez rods in the past that were powerful with real soft tip.

Here’s the most concise description I’ve ever seen. Couldn’t put it better myself. The library here is a wealth of information and imo underutilized. https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/rod-actions-power.html

The sv 1000 deep I found is marked 80m of 16#. If that helps.

I’m not sure other than line capacity. What info exactly are you looking for? Interchangeable?

It depends on the actual guide, line, leader and knot. A well tied Albright joining 50# braid and 15# mono will pass a 4 or 4.5 guide no problem. I think those guides are 5 or 5.5

There’s no such thing as bad publicity! Lol

If the main objective is to stand out....mission accomplished!! Pair it with one of those neon Ike rods, Enigma was it?

Looks like a kids toy

You’ll see a sleeve around the crank shaft that locks either to the shaft or top drag (key) washer. The sleeve spins inside the one way clutch bearing.

The AR is pressed into the crank side plate. If you’re not in the habit of disassembling for cleaning the whole reel could benefit from deep cleaning. You might want to consider sending it in. If you want to try DIY email me for instructions.

Thoroughly flush the AR bearing and swab the rollers lightly with light oil. If that doesn’t fix it I’ll replace the AR or send you one.

I’ve done a couple retrofits of old angled style grips for Goose52. I can also source new pistol grip cork. MHX makes a nice line of Shooter blanks that are 6’ so you don’t sacrifice any power or action by trimming. Contact me if you’d like to discuss details and options.

I thought ACS first then thought the black was the cut out. Either way easy to get hold of.

The seat looks like an Alps mtv painted and I think those are Alps carbon grips. Look up the Kigan hook keeper.